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coVIDEO Challenge
Congratulations to Laura Barberia winner of both the Funniest Video and Audience Choice Award in the #WPAATV coVIDEO 3-Minute Movie (Or Less) make a movie challenge. She will be spending $75 in prize money at The Eatery, She was referred to the contest by Lee Cruz.
Added by Susan Huizenga on May 20, 2020 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment
Reflection on the Birth of a Nation
It is not in the cloud anywhere so the poem is elusive at the moment. It was a bit of a study of Thomas Paine and my questioning of 'What America Means to Me"? The answer I recall as "It is both sides of the coin - that I come to make - that makes America Great. "
Now I am not sure how I would define both sides. Instead, I share an image and the phrase currently on my heart.…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on July 3, 2019 at 8:13pm — No Comments
Language Literacy and News Stories: More Than TV at WPAA-TV
#in2languages #en2idiomas is a Language Literacy TV initiative for persons learning English or Spanish which uses world, technology, arts and health news produced by German Broadcast TV Deutsche Welle in consecutively published segments Weekdays and Saturday, midday on WPAA-TV in Wallingford.
For those without cable TV, programs are concurrently streamed on the Internet at on wpaa.tv here…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on May 11, 2019 at 2:37pm — No Comments
Award from Peers - Grateful
WPAA-TV was notified this week that it has won, the Overall Excellence award, the highest award presented by the Alliance For Community Media to access organizations. The award recognizes Community TV Stations for their overall operational activities and programming efforts. There are approximately 2,200 Community TV stations nationwide and about… Continue
Added by Susan Huizenga on April 22, 2019 at 12:41pm — 1 Comment
I Choose Daily
--- Who From Wallingford will choose to join?
Blog post on WPAA.TV website:
Added by Susan Huizenga on March 4, 2018 at 2:57pm — 1 Comment
Human.Kind.Both Exploring a middle path series is new in 2018
This show is an organic conversation between individuals interested in peace and wholeness within themselves and our community at-large. Contributors will examine the knowing of Truth, encountering new information, the risk of absolutes and conditions within human.kind.both that help get us beyond conflict.
Finite experiences will be shared. Journey stories. Inquiries. Sources. Exploration of “being” in the world. Balance. Connection.
Five diverse individuals came together…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on January 11, 2018 at 2:52pm — No Comments
CommUnity Media in Wallingford: Expansion under consideration
Are you a media maker interested in public service?
WPAA-TV in Wallingford CT may be expanding services - if the right individuals reach out to us - to be either part-time evenings Video Support Techs and/or Unpaid Interns for college credit.
This volunteer run organization serves the residents and organizations of Wallingford and nonprofits serving New Haven Area and CT filmmakers (criteria applies).
If you are interested in serving the residents of…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on December 7, 2016 at 12:14pm — 1 Comment
October 20th is Community Media Day: We celebrate MidLife Matters
Producers of Community Media invest themselves: Some to make-a-difference. For Community Media Day Oct 20th WPAA-TV is honored to announce the that local Producer Georgian Lussier is being recognized for her investment in informing her viewers as recipient of the Rika Welsh Award from the NorthEast Region Alliance for Community Media
LOCAL TV HOST…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on October 20, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments
Digital Media Curating as a Big Blue Bird
Some rules are meant to be broken to protect your personal space. In this regard I have learned from teachers who assume Avatar identities to communicate with friend in social media.
I have done the opposite. At this time tweets from @FreemanWPAATV are mine and I do 99% of the Outreach communication from the organization I manage under this pseudonym. I also wear the costume at community events to increase our awareness with the next generation.…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on April 30, 2014 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment
Work Life Balance and Productivity
Work Life balance is even more challenging if you work in a non-profit that you are passionate about: And work-life balance is a personal responsibility --- right? In my paying day job I was totally out of balance and the old habits are not easy to shed in my encore choices.
So I will travel to #NHV from #w06492 to stretch my mind today at The Writer's Circle.
Before doing so let me share a good read on What is Productivity: …
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on April 24, 2014 at 10:57am — No Comments
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Open Street Project
An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit
By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...
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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda
We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...
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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!
The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation
LISC Indianapolis Awarded $6.5M from Lilly Endowment
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Indianapolis has received a grant of $6.5M from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Enhancing Opportunity in Indianapolis. The grant will support LISC to enhance and expand the Bridges to Career Opportunities Network.Give a Ride, Close a Gap
In a blog describing the new $11 million Vaccine Access Fund, a partnership of LISC, Uber, Paypal and Walgreens, LISC's President & CEO Lisa L. Glover details how the fund tackles more than the transportation gap that is keeping tens of thousands of Americans from accessing COVID-19 vaccines. "The fund offers a practical solution to an immediate problem," writes Glover. "But this is absolutely part of our larger efforts to address equity as well."A Letter to the White House Announces $11 Million Vaccine Access Fund
In a letter to the Biden-Harris Administration, which has called for corporate America to help in the fight to end the pandemic, the CEOs of Uber, Paypal, Walgreens and LISC announced a new Vaccine Access Fund that will connect people with free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites. LISC will administer the fund, helping close the gap for thousands of people, many of them seniors and others living in under-resourced communities, who have not been vaccinated yet because of lack of transportation.
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